The mandatory quarantine period can get boring, especially when you are out for travelling. Meanwhile, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) along with the ASQ Thailand Club, is offering a ‘Happy DIY Set’ to foreign visitors who book and stay in Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) accommodation during the mandatory 14-day period after arriving in Thailand.Also Read - Game of Thrones Inspires Uttarakhand To Start Modi Circuit In Jim Corbett

Thapanee Kiatpaiboon, TAT Deputy Governor of Tourism Products and Business, said, “The ‘Happy DIY Set’ showcases Thai handicrafts from local communities around the kingdom. This is meant as a token of appreciation for visiting Thailand and to stimulate creativity during the 14-night stay at ASQ accommodation, which is required for all Thai nationals and foreigners visiting Thailand.” Also Read - Thailand Reports Third Monkeypox Case In Phuket. What Do We Know

The Happy DIY Sets include an iconic Krajood woven bag from the Thale Noi Community in Phatthalung province; a set of cloth mask with neck strap (either a batik cloth mask from the Sao Thong Tong Community in Nakhon Si Thammarat and a pearl neck strap from Phuket, or an indigo-dyed cloth mask that comes with a neck strap made from an indigo-dyed bobbin from the Nakham Community in Sakon Nakhon); a pair of woven water hyacinth slippers from the Ban Non-Champa Community in Buri Ram, and a set of Benjarong ceramic from Ban Don Kai Di Community in Samut Sakhon. Also Read - Travel Tips For Asthmatic Patients: 5 Places in India That Are Little Risky For Asthmatic Travellers

TAT has prepared a total of 4,000 sets; each with information about the individual community, unique arts and crafts, and key attractions. In addition, there is a QR code that will go directly to a VDO demonstration on how to create these unique items. Through collaboration with TAT, the ASQ Thailand Club will take charge in delivering one ‘Happy DIY Set’ per traveller who books and stay in ASQ from 24 December 2020, onwards.

In addition, they are also promoting other recreational activities during quarantine, including an Amazing of Nang Yai shadow puppet show and online games.

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Published Date: December 22, 2020 6:21 PM IST

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